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Wednesday, 12 April 2017

5 Healthy Tea Infusions That Aid Weight loss

Losing weight isn’t easy. Luckily, there are teas and herbal drinks that can aid you, if your goal is to lose weight. These herbal infusions are derived from plants that help boost metabolism, control appetite and reduce consumption of high-calorie beverages.

Note that adding sugar to tea can hinder weight loss and cause health issues. You’re better off sweetening your teas with a teaspoon of raw organic honey. Here are 5 healthy tea drinks that will help you lose weight.

1. ROOIBOS TEA INFUSION

This herbal tea is made from leaves of a plant native to South Africa. It has been proven to strengthen the immune system and enhance weight loss. For one thing, rooibos tea infusions contain aspalathin, a flavonoid which reduces stress.

This tea also contains antioxidants and minerals that help maintain optimal health. If you don’t like caffeine, this is the perfect tea for you since it’s naturally caffeine-free.

2. BILBERRY TEA INFUSION

You won’t need to add sweeteners to this tea since it is naturally sweet. In fact, you can drink it to curb nighttime sugar cravings. It’s worth noting that bilberry and rooibos are herbal drinks not from the tea plant, but they’re marketed similarly to tea.

3. GREEN TEA

Green tea comes from the same plant as white, black and oolong tea. But these teas offer different benefits due to the unique ways they are processed. Various studies have suggested that green tea boosts metabolism and promotes fat loss. Most of green tea benefits are attributed to caffeine and potent antioxidants called catechins.

According to this study, participants who took 690mg of catechins a day (equivalent to 4-5 cups of green tea) for 12 weeks, lost an average of 2 more pounds than those who didn’t take catechins. Plus, research shows caffeine can promote weight loss.

4. OOLONG TEA

Oolong tea can help you lose weight and keep it off. It boosts metabolism and blocks excess calories from being stored as fat. In one study, participants who drank oolong tea lost 6 pounds in 6 weeks.

Replacing sodas and fruit juice with oolong tea will make it easier for you to reach your weight goal.

5. WHITE TEA

White tea has been proven to boost metabolism and block formation of new fat cells. This study found that white tea helps break down the fat cells in your body.

In another study, participants reduced their waistlines by 10 percent after drinking white tea every day for 12 weeks. Aim to drink 2 cups of white tea a day.